Spinal Vomit Roll

Spinal: Vomit Roll Procedure.

Video shows how lifeguards should deal with a non-breathing, spinal-injured patient who vomits. Note that the patient has already had the chest strap removed and AED pads attached.

Key Points:
* Head Blocks must be removed prior to roll
* Chest and/or lower straps need not be re-fastened prior to roll
* Breathing reassessment should be done due to "sign of life"

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The BC & Yukon NLS Committee has created and published this video as an educational tool. Instructors and students may freely use it in an educational capacity. The procedure shown does not show the only way to perform a certain skill set. Instructors should understand that the only evaluation criteria is found in the latest NLS Award Guide Must-Sees.
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Category:

Education

Tags:

• LSS
• NLS
• committee
• procedure
• lifeguard

[ollyhilder123]

his hips fell off the board... just sayin. could have damaged his spine...

[JNHstudios]

Why remove the head blocks once they are already on? Would it not be better to keep the pt as secure as possible and minimize having to re-do steps?

[losalisosboy7]

Woah